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LEMURIA & ATLANTIS – wars & cataclysms
(4,500,000 to 200,000 B.C.)
Size And Location of Lemuria
As stated before, from the very beginning there were always several continents in existence upon the Earth's surface. So when we talk about a "Lemurian Age," this does not mean that the continent of Lemuria (sometimes called Mu), existed by itself. The reason we connect a particular age to a specific continent is, that during that particular time, its inhabitants were leaders in terms of knowledge and application of Cosmic Law and scientific achievements; hence the names "Lemurian Age" and "Atlantean Age."
Lands belonging to the gigantic continent of Lemuria included lands now under the Pacific Ocean, as well as Hawaii, the Easter Islands, the Fiji Islands, Australia and New Zealand. One dictation includes lands in the Indian Ocean and Madagascar. The eastern coast of Mu extended to the area of San Diego, California.
Since it was explained by the Masters (see chapter on the "Fall of Man") that the fall of man occurred on Australia and New Zealand, this shows that these areas were above water at the very beginning, when mankind first arrived on Earth.
It was stated that the Fiji Islands have been above water for at least 1.4 million years, and that Madagascar and the Baja Peninsula in Mexico have been above water for one million years.
We must conclude that the Rocky Mountains (Wyoming), Tibet, China, and Atlantis were above water 200,000 years ago, since part of the treasures of Lemuria were transferred to these locations by disciples of the Ascended Masters prior to Lemuria's sinking, which apparently happened 200,000 years ago. (See Section "The Sinking of Lemuria").
Highlights of the Lemurian Age
The information given by the Masters on this subject consists, for the most part, of details concerning the size, location and sinking of Lemuria. Very little was given about high points of civilization and life on Lemuria.
From the sparse data that is available, it seems that after the "fall of man," the Lemurian civilization was characterized with the same up and down cycles that have been typical of recent races.
"Certain high points of this civilization occurred 800,000, 400,000, 280,000 and 200,000 years ago." When we are talking about high points, we refer to a time period in which people were willing to listen to the still, small voice within, and had a working knowledge of Cosmic Law. "The civilization of 200,000 years ago, as well as later civilizations on Atlantis, and on the Amazon River, had the knowledge and use of the Sacred Fire to the point that the flame was visible."
One might ask, how can it be that the Mu Civilization of 200,000 years ago, reached a high cultural and religious level, and then a short time later most of the continent sank? Cosmic Law requires individuals to give, at all times, a constructive response, a balance, for life and energy received. When a civilization is fortunate enough to reach a high point of accomplishment, this then is accompanied by greater assistance from above, and this greater assistance must be earned continuously, and must be balanced by a larger constructive effort. If this response is not forthcoming, the assistance from higher realms must diminish. Therefore, the higher the state of civilization a people reaches, the greater the potential for a sudden downfall.
The example of the sinking of Poseidonis, a remnant of Atlantis, may also be helpful in answering that question. The Masters stated that it was mainly during the last 500 years before the catastrophe that mankind was degraded to a very low level. This caused the ensuing chaos. Until that point, Poseidonis had achieved and maintained a level of leadership in many areas. Therefore, it is entirely possible that a similar situation existed on Mu.
"As a result of wars, great devastation took place on Mu and on Atlantis, but not on North America. Details were not provided. As a matter of fact, all of the dictations hardly ever mention any war. Apparently the Masters figured that nothing could be gained from such knowledge. Wars create destructive etheric records, and mankind should rather tune into constructive endeavors, which have a tendency to uplift.
One hundred years before the sinking of the continent, the priesthood and the remaining inhabitants of Mu were warned of the potential cataclysm. The masses were advised to change their ways.
Initially there was great alarm, but when nothing immediately happened, the people and some of the priests did not heed the warning. Nearly all slipped into lethargy. The remaining priests made spiritual application through invocations for 100 years to prevent the prophesied sinking of Mu. Then they resigned themselves to the coming event. The Masters pointed out that a united priesthood could have prevented the sinking of Mu.
Just before the cataclysm, some of the temple guards transferred documents, the various flames of the temples, and other valuables to certain places that would withstand the force of the inferno. Those places were India, China, Tibet, the Rocky Mountains, and Atlantis. Djwal Kul, who later became one of the three wise men of Biblical times, participated in the safe-keeping effort by transporting certain items to Central Asia. Lord Lanto, who was then a head priest at one of the temples on Lemuria, where precipitation was successfully practiced, transported the temple flame to the Royal Teton Retreat, where it remains to this day.
In this way the memories and the heritage of Lemuria were kept alive by a faithful few.
The Sinking of Lemuria
Elohim Orion stated in 1954 that temples, cities, and entire civilizations have fallen into decay, and continents have sunk, all because peace and harmony were not sustained. Ascended Master Mary stated that spiritual arrogance destroyed the temples of Lemuria and Atlantis. She admonished the students to "keep humble in your knowledge." In another dictation it was stated, "Cataclysms come only through the destructive influence of the human, and when that is removed, there will no longer be a cause for them!"
Man's misqualified energies cause linear gas belts, which are pressure chambers located beneath the earth's surface. They are the cause of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
James C. Churchward's book, The Second Book of the Cosmic Forces on Mu, explains gas belts and gives their locations.
The Ascended Master Saint Germain, in a dictation given in 1936 on the Hawaiian Islands, answered Mr. Ballard's great desire for some authentic information as to the origin of the islands. He explained that before the sinking of Mu there was a long mountain range traversing the larger part of the continent in an almost west‑east direction. The western limit of the range was located a bit more to the north than the eastern extremity of the range. There was another mountain chain running in a north‑south direction. These two ranges were the highest ones on the continent.
Continuing Saint Germain's account, "200,000 years ago, at the time of the great cataclysm, these mountain ranges were raised to their greatest height, namely, to a range of 18,000 to 20,000 ft. above water. The range going almost east and west was on a powerful double gas belt. This was largely responsible for Lemuria's sinking. After it sank, the mountains remained 10,000 to 15,000 feet above sea level." From the preceding it appears that the Mu catastrophe happened 200,000 years ago.
James C. Churchward explains the action of a pressure chamber on a mountain. The internal pressure of the underground pocket forces the top of a mountain higher and higher, to a point where the walls of the mountain get too thin to counteract the expansion pressure, and the whole mountain explodes. Its remainder then collapses within itself.
(Excerpts from Bridge to Freedom publications)
During the Atlantean Age, civilizations reached great heights, but there were many low points as well. Numerous wars took place on both sides of North America, namely on Lemuria and on Atlantis. In Europe, which at that time was part of Atlantis, mankind was determined to destroy one another.
Saint Germain stated that the human ungoverned is more vicious than the jungle! Three times a most poisonous, destructive, gas‑substance was used. It wiped out entire populations of cities, leaving only the buildings intact. The physical bodies of the people were destroyed in a few minutes.
The Ascended Masters provided us with the description of only one war, namely the war near today's Cuba. Descriptions of wars tend to focus our attention upon destructive etheric records. Energy follows thought, and the imperfect use of energy does not help our freedom. The Masters gave us a detailed description of the war near Cuba because it illustrates the ever ongoing battle between the forces of good and evil – white and black magic. In addition, the details explain the cause of the future sinking of a portion of the Atlantean Continent.
Forces of Light and Forces of Darkness
Before discussing the great battle between the forces of light and darkness that took place on Atlantis, it would seem of advantage to deal with some general basic concepts of Cosmic Law, as they apply to dark forces. The following illustration may help.
To understand those forces, let us begin by examining a typical chela (dedicated student) on the path. Under the action of the Law, as it applied prior to 1930, the chela was admitted to a retreat after reaching a certain state of purification and enlightenment. Here he was placed under the general supervision of a Master.
Often, especially in the beginning, the chela was left to his own heart's prompting, as to how to proceed. As the months and years went by, he was taught a point of Law here and there. He was asked to pass many tests and many initiations.
Frustrated by the severity of the tests, the slow process of receiving additional instruction, having little contact with the Master in the beginning, and discouraged by the austere surroundings, many chelas left the retreat, some never to return. Some of the chelas who left, harbored feelings of rebellion, discouragement, and resentment. A few of them degraded to the point where they became prey for "black magicians," also called "members of the black order." The black order gained the confidence of such students by carefully and skillfully duplicating the activity of the "White Order," offering them less difficult and faster progress, and appealing to their ego by such means as offering a certificate of accomplishment or a degree. They also came up with a counterpart to the "Elixir of Life." An elixir is a drink prepared by a Master to refresh and rejuvenate the student in mind and body. The black order countered this by coming up with alcoholic drinks.
Once he became a follower, the student, through fear, was held loyal to the teachings of the black magicians, whose intent was, and is to destroy the Light wherever they can find it. This type of action has been going on for 680,000 years, and at times there were regular schools of black magic.
What can the student's former Master do? Very little, if anything. He knows that free will is an attribute given to man by God; therefore, the Master cannot interfere. To make things worse, the Master now has to transmute some of the karma of the student's fall; that is, the teacher is made personally responsible for the God-energy spent on the student and the student's transgressions. It is no wonder that personal instruction by a Master is never imparted lightly. It has to be earned by the chela.
What kind of power does a black magician have over a student of Ascended Master Teaching? None, provided the student protects himself on a daily basis, and keeps his harmony. Then he has nothing to fear. Saint Germain said to Mr. Ballard, "You will be protected, If you keep your harmony."
With this explanation behind us, we are now ready to proceed with the subject at hand.
The Battle Near Cuba
"The battle plan of the black magicians was to draw fearful, skeptical, disappointed, and rebellious individuals to them," and to attack the central bulwark of the opponent, namely the "White Order," located at Archangel Zadkiel's "Temple of Purification by Violet Fire." This temple was situated near today's Cuba, on Atlantis. Thus started one of the greatest battles between the forces of light and darkness the Earth has ever known.
In time, the battle plan of the black magicians succeeded. Gradually and secretly, most of the priests of the "White Order" aligned themselves with the "black order." Through fear, the followers of the "black order" were held loyal to its teachings. Few remained sincerely affiliated with the "White Order," and because of lack of support by a sufficient amount of followers, Archangel Zadkiel had to withdraw from having outer contact with the priests of the temple. As a consequence of insufficient invocation (decreeing) by the priesthood, the Violet Flame no longer was visible.
The disloyalty by the priesthood, together with the malpractice of some priests in aligning themselves with the dark forces, made possible the sinking of a great continent. Its spiritual anchorage having been destroyed, the "Temple of Purification by Violet Fire" sank beneath the Atlantic with a major portion of the Atlantean Continent. Before its sinking, the temple was etherealized. It is still pulsating in the ethers near the island of Cuba today.
The "black order" could not, however, erase the memory of the Violet Fire of mercy and compassion from the etheric consciousness of those who served in the temples. One such priest who kept this consciousness is the Ascended Master Saint Germain, now Chohan (Lord) of the Seventh Ray. He, as well as others, remembered the glory of Archangel Zadkiel's temple, and the tremendous service it had rendered to the people of Atlantis. The Law of Life does not allow any force of evil to destroy the memory of the glory of a former Golden Age. Another priest who served in the "Temple of Purification by Violet Fire" was Mr. F. Pita. Much later, in 1952, Mr. Pita printed the first publications of the "Bridge to Freedom," operating from the island of Cuba.
The Breakup of the Atlantean Continent
When the forces of darkness had sufficiently influenced the consciousness of a large majority of the people on Atlantis in disobeying God and following the rebellious way of the destructive use of free will, and when there was insufficient constructive use of energy by the priesthood, the Cosmic Law decreed that Atlantis no longer justified its right to exist.
The first cataclysm during the time period under consideration (500,000 B.C. to 10,000 B.C.) occurred 200,000 years ago, and has already been reported under the section, "The Lemurian Age." Since this cataclysm tore apart a large portion of the Earth's surface, it is possible that portions of Atlantis sank also at that time.
The second major cataclysm of this time period took place 80,000 years ago. It must have been a worldwide catastrophe of devastating impact, because the Masters stated that the cataclysm of 80,000 years ago changed the colors of the Earth, and for the first time the colors red and black became known to mankind. The Masters explained in another dictation that these colors have a tendency to lower the vibrations of the individual by appealing to the lower senses.
During this cataclysm the Golden Gate and San Francisco Harbor came into existence (The Golden Gate is a narrow waterway between the San Francisco Peninsula and the mainland to the north. The waterway is now bridged by the Golden Gate Bridge). There were no subsequent changes to the earth's surface in the San Francisco area. The seven hills of San Francisco have existed for over 80,000 years. At that time the city was known as the City of the Seven Hills.
The area now known as the state of Texas was raised during this cataclysm. It was below the surface of the water prior to this event.
During several cataclysms the tearing apart of the Earth's surface was re‑experienced, and piece by piece, various portions of the giant continent of Atlantis submerged beneath the ocean. This process took place over a time period of thousands of years. Finally, only the island of Poseidonis, a central and small remnant of the original continent, remained. As part of cataclysmic action, lands west and east of Poseidonis had sunk beneath the ocean. The lands that submerged included portions located in the vicinity of today's Cuba.
Poseidonis, when still part of the larger continent, had been the heart‑center of the then‑known civilized world. The Masters protected this part of Atlantis in order to continue important activities on Poseidonis, and to use it as a central focus in completing certain unfinished work.
The final Atlantean cataclysm took place about 10,000 B.C.. At that time Poseidonis, the last remaining fragment of Atlantis, was submerged. This event will be further described under the sections, "The Meru Civilization," and "The Poseidonis Civilization."


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An Expat Life | Matthieu Waddell
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Meet Matthieu, a seasoned inspirational expatriate having spent 20 years in Paris. Matthieu explains how the French language has shaped his expatriate experience, from growing a business to even cultivating a new persona. He speaks on the importance of "adaptability" as a key to happiness and success, not in just living abroad, but in flourishing given the constraints of our day-to-day life. Finally, he speaks about his yoga practice, and his mission to help those in the expat community feel a sense of belonging and refuge from a life built on relocation.
1. What brought you to Paris?
I had dreamt of coming to Paris as a child. My first exposure to the French language was in the 5th grade. We had a language immersion course that allowed students to be introduced to French, Spanish, German. Obviously, I chose French. I then studied it until I graduated from high school. Luckily, all through high school one of my closest friends was half French. This allowed me unlimited access to speaking the language.
Many years later, I was hired by a major French company in New York. This was like a dream come true. For 5 years my career progressed. Then, I asked for a transfer to Paris. I never thought my request would receive a positive response. 30 days later, I was embarking on this wonderful journey to The City of Light. That was 20 years ago!
Before moving to Paris, I had regularly visited the city. Paris has so much to do and see. Once I moved here it was like being a kid in a candy store – museums, art exhibitions, concerts, nightlife, etc. Those first years were like being in a whirlwind. To use the words of Hemingway, Paris is indeed "A Moveable Feast".
2. How did you decide to open up a yoga teaching practice?
Being exposed to yoga was a major turning point in my life. I had been practicing for several years in gyms. However, it was not until I went to India many years later and practiced with a yogi that I had the experience of a deep relaxation after the practice. I had never felt anything like it. I felt relaxed and recharged after the class. My desire to teach Hatha yoga stems from this moment. Now, I try to create a temporary space where as many people as possible can potentially have this same experience. This is is what differentiates a true yoga class from sports and fitness, the relaxation at the end of the class.
As an expat, not mastering the local language and/or administrative interactions can generate enormous amounts of stress. Being able to find a moment of stillness and calmness in a chaotic city is essential. Hatha yoga techniques, which encompass more than just physical postures, have been an enormous help to me.
3. How does language comes into play with your teaching business?
As a yoga teacher, speaking is the core of my livelihood. Depending on whether I am teaching a class in English or French, the mannerisms and gesticulations are totally different. Each language has its own flow and rhythm so the speaker adapts automatically and intuitively. In any case, that has been my experience. Some scientific research suggests that when we learn a different language, we also create a different persona.
As a local business person in France, this "adaptability" is essential because networking is a major part of success here. Although we may have the right contact person, without the proper rules of conduct or etiquette, the success rate can be greatly diminished.
On the other hand, as an American expat, I recently had an unexpected surprise from a American client who said, "hearing an American accent is both touching and comforting." When she comes to my class, this is a moment that allows her to to reconnect with that part of herself. I had never thought about that aspect of the power of language.
4. Any feedback for future or current expats?
My advice for any expat is to do a bit of research before moving to any foreign country. Learn the local customs. Remember that you should adapt to your host country. Learn the language! Learn the language! Learn the language! Nowadays, there are a plethora of foreign language resources available. For example, I used Rosetta Stone software to learn Italian before going on vacation to Italy. See what works for your learning style and dive in. Mix with the locals. This is the best way to improve your language skills. They can also prove to be formidable allies as your grow your business.
My first years in France, I was a total geek. I did not even have a television. I would come home after work and study French grammar and read the dictionary. I also limited my contact with English speakers to force myself to improve my French. Of course, I'm not suggesting that you use such draconian methods but an action plan is necessary.
And one last note. Be patient with yourself. Everyday will not be hunky-dory. Roll with punches and enjoy your fabulous expat life!
5. We tried your classes, and loved them! What info can we pass along to our readers so that they can try Svadharma Ayur Yoga?
Check out my website or shoot me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
I currently hold three classes at Studio Bleu, 14 boulevard Poissonnière, Paris. Hatha yoga classes are offered on Tuesdays and Wednesday from 1-2pm. My 90 minute classes are offered on Friday evenings at 7pm.
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These are really wonderful with ham - I know, it sounds like a crazy combination, but they are really a nice change from the mashed or au gratin potatoes that are usually served with ham. And for camping, ham makes a great starter meal. Leftover ham from your campfire dinner can be used for ham & cheese farmer casserole in the morning, or ham sandwiches for lunch.
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The possibility of losing money stresses out young adults, but doesn't seem to faze the elderly.
New research reveals that while both young and old adults had similar levels of brain activity when anticipating rewards, certain brain regions in older adults didn't activate when responding to a potential financial loss.
Published in the April 29 online edition of the journal Nature Neuroscience, the results add to the understanding of how age affects mental processes.
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It could also explain why older people are more susceptible to monetary scams.
Money games
Gregory Samanez Larkin, a psychologist at Stanford University, and his colleagues compared the brain activity of 12 younger adults, 19 to 27 years old, with that of 12 older adults ranging from 65 to 81 years old.
Half the participants were men, half women. The participants completed tasks requiring them to respond to cues in order to win or avoid losing money.
For instance, one cue would state, "You could potentially win $5 if you are quick enough to press this button when you see a certain shape."
Once they found out what was at stake, the participants had to wait a few seconds before beginning the task.
For each task, the participants also rated their positive and negative feelings about the prospect of a potential gain or loss.
When anticipating a possible gain, both young and old adults had relatively equal activation in a brain region called the striatum, which is strongly tied to reward and was first studied in relation to addictions.
The scientists also looked for activity in two other brain areas that are responsible for behavior related to losses and pain, and to a lesser degree, reward anticipation.
"When you tell them you might lose some money, the younger adults reported being really stressed out. They were pretty anxious about the potential to lose," Samanez Larkin told LiveScience, "and brain activation in these regions just ramped up."
Those brain regions, called the caudate and the insula, remained "silent" in older adults, who also didn't report anxiety over the possibility of losing money.
"This is just anticipation — nothing has happened yet. They may or may not lose money," Samanez Larkin said. "When they do actually lose money, they showed indistinguishable activation."
Financial scams
There are two ways of interpreting the results, one good and the other not so good, the researchers say.
"This is a situation where nothing has happened, and the younger adults are getting pretty worked up over it, but the old aren't," Samanez Larkin said. "So maybe this promotes well-being in older adults. They aren't getting unnecessarily stressed out about something that may or may not happen in the future."
On the other hand, not reacting to a potential loss could be detrimental if older adults are oblivious to signals of something harmful in their environment.
"[Older adults] are fine dealing with gains, but something is screwed up with how they deal with losses, because they're not really anticipating them like the young people are," Samanez Larkin said.
"One possible example is older adults are especially vulnerable to being scammed," he added, and this lack of brain activation could be to blame.
"So older adults are told, 'Here's this situation where you stand to gain a lot, here are all these great things about it,' and they are taking that lead," Samanez Larkin said, "But they aren't seeing the warning signs where the younger adults maybe would see those."
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In 1937, the American sociologist Read Bain wrote that "technology contains all tools, machines, utensils, weapons, instruments, housing, clothing, communicating and transporting gadgets and the abilities by which we produce and use them." 6 Bain's definition remains widespread among scholars right this moment, particularly social scientists. Scientists and engineers often want to define technology as utilized science , moderately than as the things that people make and use. 7 More just lately, scholars have borrowed from European philosophers of "approach" to extend the that means of technology to various types of instrumental purpose, as in Foucault 's work on applied sciences of the self (techniques de soi).
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This super easy skillet cabbage recipe is made with just a few seasonings and a little vinegar. This is an excellent side dish for a ham meal, or serve the easy cabbage with corned beef, pork roast or chops, or sausages. The combination of vinegar and a small amount of sugar gives the cabbage a sweet-sour taste.
This dish takes less than 30 minutes, start to finish.
Crumbled bacon would be delicious in this cabbage dish as well, or add a little leftover diced ham.
What You'll Need
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (see a quick homemade blend below)
- 1 medium head cabbage, coarsely shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
How to Make It
- In a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the seasoned salt, cabbage, and onion.
- Cook, covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Blend vinegar and sugar; add to cabbage mixture. Stir gently to blend ingredients.
- Cook the cabbage for about 5 minutes longer, or to desired doneness.
Serve this easy cabbage with braised or grilled sausages, pork chops, ham, or a pork roast.
Add mashed or boiled potatoes and crusty bread for a satisfying family meal.
Serves 6.
Tips and Variations
- Add cooked crumbled bacon to the cabbage or diced cooked and sauteed ham.
- Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds, if desired.
- Quick Seasoned Salt Blend: Combine 2 tablespoons of salt with 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and a dash of garlic powder.
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|Saturated Fat
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|Unsaturated Fat
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|20 mg
|233 mg
|15 g
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Buying a home is a major investment no matter which way you look at it. But for many homebuyers, it's an even more expensive process than it needs to be because many fall prey to at least a few of many common and costly mistakes which trap them into paying too much for the home they want, losing their dream home to another buyer, or worse, buying the wrong home for their needs.
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SENIOR Cabinet members were shown the intelligence assessment which warned that war against Iraq could increase the threat from terrorism, Downing Street said yesterday.
Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, Home Secretary David Blunkett and Chancellor Gordon Brown were all given copies of the Joint Intelligence Committee document, Prime Minister Tony Blair's official spokesman said.
Other senior ministers may also have seen the intelligence, said the spokesman.
The Intelligence and Security Committee disclosed yesterday that the JIC had warned Mr Blair in February - a month before the invasion of Iraq - that Al-Qaeda was "by far the greatest threat to Western interests" and that the threat would be increased by military action against Iraq.
The Prime Minister's spokesman said, "The Prime Minister is elected to lead and has to make judgments and when you are dealing with issues of terrorism, issues of weapons of mass destruction, that is clearly not a precise science. It can't be."


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Villa Armeni
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Armeni Complex of villas is a new built, stone holiday house for rent with private swimming pool.
Consists of two independent houses that are joined together but with separate entrance and surroundings and a common pool.
Each one of the villas provides three bedrooms and they are located at Apokoronas, Chania, Crete.Armeni complex is only 5 minutes drive from the beautiful, sandy beach of Kalives resort area and only a couple minutes away of Armeni village.
The village of Kalives is a popular resort area that has the traditional element with every modern facility, there are several restaurants, café, Souper Markets, medical centre etc.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit Armeni village.
It is an area full of trees. The fountains of Koiliaris river offer pleasant walks beneath the Plane trees. The villas are built in an area surrounded of trees and they offer magnificent views of the majestic White Mountains.
Each villa has its own section of the pool and very large private outdoor areas ideal for the children to play or for your relaxation. Each has three bedrooms.
Downstairs you will find the living room with fireplace, the dining room, one spacious kitchen (fully equipped) and a bedroom with an en-suite bath.
Upstairs there is a bedroom with two twin beds that can be joined together, with en-suite bath.
On the same floor you will find the third bedroom with en-suite bath and a large terrace
• 6 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
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Student Services
How To Apply
Steps to Apply to Take an HCC Online Course
If you have been absent for two consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring), please complete the AskHCC Online Counseling form to speak with an Advisor about how to get started again at HCC.
Complete an Online Admissions Application.
Submit official transcripts from each of your previous educational institutions to HCC, and request to have TSI information included on your transcript. Please check with the sending institution(s) and request the quickest method for transcript submission: Electronic Delivery (EDI). Unofficial transcripts (faxed, copied, and emailed) are not acceptable. If you have a college transcript from a country outside of the United States, visit The Transfer Office for information on having foreign coursework evaluated.
Address for sending official transcripts:
HCC Office of Admissions & Records
P.O. Box 667517
Houston, Texas 77266-7517
To confirm receipt of your transcript(s) contact the Office of Student Records at 713.718.8500. Please allow 1-3 weeks for processing.
Submit Meningitis documentation. All new students less than 30 years old are required to show proof of receipt of bacterial meningitis vaccination dose or booster within the last five years and at least 10 days to the start of your class. New Meningitis Vaccination Requirement
Complete the AskHCC Online Counseling form to confirm that you have completed State required testing and met prerequisites for certain HCC courses. Testing results are used to determine placement in reading, writing, and math courses. Verification of official test scores are required and must be submitted to HCC Office of Admissions and Records.
First-time college or transfer students with less than 12 semester credit hours are required to complete Advising & Registration Session. This session will provide general HCC information as well as assist in selecting and registering for classes.
HCC Online students may register for an online session after completing the steps below:
1) Submit Meningtis vaccine documentation if under the age of 22.
2) Have offical high school test scores sent (if no more than 5 years old) or complete the TSI Assessment.
3) Complete the SmarterMeasure Assessment (information under "Online Readiness").
After you complete the steps above:
4) View our Events calender to find the available online Advising & Registration Session dates.
5) Contact an HCC Online Advisor through the AskHCC Online Counseling form to request the registration link for that session. Be sure to include the date you want to attend.
Please register for classes online. If after reviewing the above links you still need additional assistance with academic advisement, counseling, or if you encounter error messages during the registration process, please Ask HCC Online Counseling.
Advising & Counseling
Advisors and Counselors
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Full-Time Advisors
- Chameeta Denton, Advising Manager
- Robert Hume
- Connie Fuentes
- Paul Calhoun
- John Bahta
- Orlando Zamora
- Rachel Faggans
- Lauren Pierre-Louis
- Johnathan Kelly
- Kennia Pinzon
- Aretha Jenkins
- Paul Ash
HCC Online SLIP Orientation Workshop
The HCC Online SLIP Orientation (Successful Learning Intervention Program Orientation)
- Please select a date and time, then complete the HCC Online Advising and Counseling form.
- You will be sent an email with the registration link for the selected session.
| Workshop Schedule August 2018
|Thursday, August 2, 2018
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|Monday, August 6, 2018
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|Wednesday, August 8, 2018
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|Monday, August 13, 2018
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|Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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|Saturday, August 18, 2018
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|Monday, August 20, 2018
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*Questions about the HCC Online SLIP Orientation or Workshops
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Online Advising & Registration Session
View registration steps and session dates
The following steps must be completed prior to registering and attending a session:
- Submit Meningitis vaccine documention if under the age of 22.
- Have offical high school test scores sent (if no more than 5 years old) or complete the TSI Assessment.
- Complete the SmarterMeasure Assessment (information under "Online Readiness").
After you complete the steps above:
- View our Events calender to find the available online Advising & Registration Session dates.
- Contact a HCC Online Advisor through the AskHCC Online Form to request the registration link for that session.
*Be sure to include the date you want to attend.
Transfer Resources
Visit the HCC Transfer Page
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SmarterMeasure - Before you enroll in HCC Online Classes, be sure to look at these helpful resources to find out if you are a good candidate for a HCC Online Learning.
SmarterMeasure is an assessment that measures online readiness. It is an indicator of the degree to which online learning and/or learning in a technology-rich environment will be a good fit.
Although SmarterMeasure is free to the public, HCC students wanting to enroll in HCC Online Developmental courses or a student success course (with less than 12 college hours) must take SmarterMeasure and obtain acceptable minimum scores. If HCC students do not have acceptable scores, they will be stopped from enrolling in these HCC Online courses. If minimum scores are not reached, students can enroll in hybrid, web-enhanced, or in-person modes, if all other course prerequisites are met.
Upon completion of SmarterMeasure, students will receive a score report that will help explain strengths and opportunities for improvement, and it will also provide student success resources and tutorials.
Minimum Scores Required on the Following Sections:
80 - Overall Technical Competency
50 - Technical Knowledge
60 - Reading Competency
15 - Typing
HCC STUDENTS: You must take this assessment through the My Academics > Begin My Assessment link found in your HCC Student Center account. Take the time to rate yourself honestly. Please enter, to the best of your ability, an answer for each question on the assessment.
PUBLIC/PROSPECTIVE INTEREST: You may proceed by selecting the guest username provided in the drop-down menu. Please note, taking it through a guest account will not satisfy certain HCC requirements.
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For questions regarding SmarterMeasure please use our AskHCCOnlineCounseling online help form.
Myths - Please read here to dispel some common misconceptions about taking Online Courses.
Successful Online Students
Ten Myths about Online Classes
Anne Hughes (2005) developed an important list of ten myths that are important for anyone who is considering enrolling in an online class to understand. These myths are as follows:
Myth #1 – Anytime, Anywhere…Well Not Exactly
Myth #2 – Cramming Your Work into One Log-on Session
Myth #3 – Online Courses Are Easy Credits
Myth #4 – Online Courses Do Not Follow the Regular Semester
Myth #5 – Broken Computers Are Great Excuses
Myth #6 – A Computer Will Be Provided
Myth #7 – You Will Be Taught How to Use a Computer
Myth #8 – I Can Hide Out and Remain Anonymous
Myth #9 – It Is OK To Procrastinate
Myth #10 – There Is No Personal Attention from Your Teacher
Myth #1 – Anytime, Anywhere…Well Not Exactly
Student: I can do my work anytime I want to from any place in the world! I'm so glad that these online classes don't have deadlines! That means I can just submit assignments whenever I feel like it at my own whim. What a great way to take classes!!!
Teacher: One of the nice things about online classes is that you can take it from anywhere in the world. That opens the door for lots of diversity that might not happen in the traditional classroom. You can have someone from China, someone from Seattle, someone from New York all interacting together, however, in order for this to happen most online classes have a very structured learning environment with deadlines set by the professor. This is to ensure the best online experience for everyone so that everyone is at the same place at the same time, interacting with each other. Not twenty-five people doing their own thing. Deadlines and due dates are what help to keep the class together.
Myth #2 – Cramming Your Work into One Log-on Session
Student: These online classes are perfect for my busy schedule. Since time is tight I can log on one time a week and cram all the work into one sitting. I am sure I'll get a lot out of that experience. I am sure I will learn more doing it all at once instead of spreading it out like in a regular class.
Teacher: Most online classes require students to log on several times a week to ensure active participation and maximum learning. It is very difficult to take in all the material in one sitting. And because of the nature of the class with no physical contact, it is important to maintain contact by logging in several times a week. Students have expressed excitement logging in several times a week to see if there is email or new discussion responses, questions that have been asked that need answering so logging in several times a week stimulates learning by keeping students in contact with the learning environment. Online classes are not just about gathering information; they are rich integrated learning environments just like the traditional classroom and as such require attendance several times a week.
Myth #3 – Online Courses Are Easy Credits
Student: I have signed up for five regular classes and that is quite a load. I'd like to take another class to speed things along. I think I'll sign up for one of those online classes as an extra. I am sure it is not as much work as traditional classes so it will be like getting free credit for not much work to put out.
Teacher: Taking an online class, as an extra would be a big mistake. Because of the nature of online classes with so much reading, these classes tend to take more time than a traditional class. Students are encouraged to take no more than two online classes at one time due to the intensive reading required and the extensive time commitment. Many students find that an online class takes between seven and ten hours per week. Certainly taking a full load and taking an online class would interfere with student success. Students need to go into an online class knowing that the class will require as much, if not more time and effort as any traditional class.
Myth #4 – Online Courses Do Not Follow the Regular Semester
Student: My family is planning a two-week vacation to the Bahamas that falls at the beginning of the fall semester. I think I will take one of these online classes because I have heard that they don't follow the regular semester schedule that you can just start and stop whenever you want. This way I could go on vacation and then start the class. And, there is a camping trip with friends that come during the last two weeks of school. Since these online classes have no start and stop dates I can do these online classes between my vacations. What a great opportunity these online classes are, they let us do it all!
Teacher: Most online classes follow the traditional semester calendar with the beginning and ending dates the same as traditional classes. In addition, professors online also have similar attendance policies as traditional classes. Students must log on a certain number of times per week to ensure they meet the attendance requirements. While some classes have more lenient attendance requirements, most professors feel that students need to be as present in an online environment as they would be in a traditional environment. Camping trips and vacations should be planned during semester breaks. An online class is not just about information. It is an important and viable community of learners. Students popping in and out of class at a whim will only lead to feelings of distance and isolation and could result in an unsuccessful online experience.
Myth #5 – Broken Computers Are Great Excuses
Student: My computer broke last night and I can't get it fixed until next week. I have two assignments due at the end of this week. Well, I'm sure I'll get an extension because it is not MY fault that the computer broke down. I'll just call the professor and ask for an extension for the assignments. I mean, after all, how can he or she expect me to do assignments on something that is broken? It's not like I have two computers.
Teacher: With computer accessibility on the rise, students have many options for dealing with breakdowns of their own system. Most instructors will not accept excuses involving broken down equipment. Most colleges have a computer center that students can use. In addition, public libraries provide Internet access; Kinko rents time on computers and provides Internet access and Internet cafes are beginning to pop up all over the world. With this much availability, the motivated and committed student can always find a computer to complete assignments on time. The same standards are set in traditional classrooms. Students are not given extra time if their printers break down, or their typewriter ribbon has run out. All students in all classes are expected to deal with the calamities of technology and to produce assignments accordingly. At the beginning of most online classes, instructors suggest students have in place a backup plan in case of a computer breakdown. If students heed this warning then when, and if this happens, the student will implement the backup plan and proceed in the class. The need for an extension is a moot point. This type of critical thinking on the student's part is a necessary skill in dealing with technology in all facets of life today.
Myth #6 – A Computer Will Be Provided
Student: Ok, I've been waiting for someone from the college to contact me about providing a computer so that I can begin my online class. School starts soon and I haven't heard anything yet. I've called a friend who says I can use his computer "sometimes". However, that would be kind of a drag if he's not home, so I guess I'll just wait for the computer provided by the college. If it's not here on time, then I can't do the work. I'll just wait until someone calls me. (HCC does not provide home computers for students).
Teacher: Most colleges aren't required to provide computers to students to take online classes. Students are required to provide their own access to a computer and the Internet. As stated before, there are places students can go for emergencies, but students should have their own computer for the bulk of the work. Consider the computer part of the materials required for the course. Trying to work around a friend's schedule will only lead to frustration and an unsuccessful online experience. Students must have a working computer up and ready to go by the first day of class. However, it is a good idea to have a backup plan just in case your computer breaks down. Learn the hours of the computer lab. (HCC does not provide home computers for students).
Myth #7 – You Will Be Taught How to Use a Computer
Student:I have never used a computer before, but I am sure that I can learn while I am taking this online class. And what's the Web? I hear all this talk about the course on the web, but I guess someone will explain it to me when I start the course. I never learned how to type, but that shouldn't be a problem as I can hunt and peck pretty well. I'll figure it out. It can't be that hard.
Teacher: Students need to have minimal computer competencies such as knowing basic word-processing knowledge and a working knowledge of the Internet (what it is, how to get to it, how to navigate around it, how to send an email, etc.). In addition, because of the amount of writing required in online classes, students should know how to type with some accuracy and ease to avoid endless hours of frustration. These are not skills that can be learned in conjunction with taking the class. They are skills that should be mastered before the class begins.
Myth #8 – I Can Hide Out and Remain Anonymous
Student: I very shy, so I'm glad these online classes don't have any discussion. I usually sit in the back of the room and hope the teacher doesn't call on me. Thank goodness all I have to do is writing assignments in this online class. No one will get to know me.
Teacher: Most online classes have a discussion component. Students are required to participate in online discussions and, according to students who have done so, are able to get to "know" each other in a very open and honest way. This discussion, while not "face to face" still allows a wonderful exchange of ideas and the opportunity for "shy" students to open up in an unthreatening and protective environment. Often shy students respond that the online environment helps them gain confidence in their ability to interact with others, a confidence not available in a traditional class.
Myth #9 – It Is OK To Procrastinate
Student: I have trouble doing my homework without someone pushing me, but I'm sure this aspect of my personality won't interfere with taking an online class. I always get to it, eventually. When I'm done with more important things.
Teacher: Students who take an online class need to be very self-disciplined and motivated. Students need to be independent learners who can take responsibility for completing assignments on time and meeting set deadlines. It is very easy to get behind since there is no teacher standing up at the front of the class reinforcing what's due when. Students must be able to set their own schedules and stick to them. Online courses provide flexibility, in terms of when the assignment is done, but students need to be able to manage this flexibility accordingly and not use that flexibility to put off doing the work. Online classes put more of the responsibility on the learner.
Myth #10 – There Is No Personal Attention from Your Teacher
Student: I don't want to take an online class because there is little or no contact with the professor. I mean, it's not like she's going to be on the screen talking to me, so how will I know she is there? I need to feel as if someone is really paying attention. I'm sure that can't happen online.
Teacher: Actually, students who have taken online classes say they feel more connected to their professors than in the traditional classroom. Most professors are logging on daily, checking for questions, assignments, problems, and usually get back to students right away. Students have commented that the online environment feels like someone is "always there" instead of just there twice a week as in a traditional class. There is still the option of calling the professor on the phone for clarification.
Hughes, Anne (2005). Online learning: Is it for me? Retrieved August 3, 2005, from http://www.monroecc.edu/depts/distlearn/minicrs/10mythsindex.htm. Used by permission.


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This jewelry makes a great gift and comes packaged ready to give to the lucky someone, or makes a great treat for yourself.
Because of the custom nature of my pieces they are made to order and may look slightly different from the photo. Each piece is hand crafted just for you and this creates a slightly different piece each time that is uniquely yours.
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The mother of 'the world's most beautiful girl' has hit out at claims photos of her daughter are 'provocative'.
In an interview with the Mail, Glikeriya Pimenova said people who saw photos of Kristina and thought they were sexual "must be a paeodphile".
The nine year old already has a successful modelling career, including photo shoots for Roberto Cavalli and Armani as well as appearing on the cover of Vogue.
And her mother updates her social media pages with pictures she takes of her daughter doing activities like playing badminton or reading in her room. Her Facebook page has more than 2.1 million likes, and she has 315,000 followers on Instagram, but Kristina is never allowed to read the negative or sinister comments.
Innocent pictures of her daughter, who is photographed without make up and in normal kid's clothing, have already become the subject of disturbing comments online.
But Glikeriya said she would not bend to criticism and take down pictures of her daughter.
"I do not accept those accusations about sexualisation of my child" she said.
"I am certain in my mind all her photographs are absolutely innocent. I have never asked her to take this or that pose, and in fact I must say she does not especially like it when I am photographing her, so I do it quickly and when she doesn't notice."
"You must think like a paedophile in order to see something sexual in these pictures, so it is time for you to see a doctor" she added.
The negative comments have been made of photographs where Kristina is not dressed up or posing. But some have received creepy comments from adult men which Glikeriya said is the main reason behind people's anger.
"There were many angry comments under a photograph of Kristina playing badminton, she was wearing a T-shirt and shorts' she said.
"This picture in shorts did not attract any negative comments before. Why would anybody be unhappy about these shorts?
"For God's sake, what else should a child wear in summer when she is playing badminton? I suggest they sue Roberto Cavalli Junior and Mango Kids for making wicked clothes."
She pointed to another photograph which caused outrage when it was highlighted in the western media.
"There was a picture of her by the river, where she is holding a bottle of water in her hands" she said. "I took it secretly, she did not even see – and again there were accusations of a 'sexual pose' and the wrong sort of clothes."
And Glikeriya insisted that she would not bend to the criticism she has been receiving.
"I am not deleting this picture of principle, because I think any criticism about it is the fruit of a sick imagination" she said angrily.
"I feel sorry when I read comments and conclusions of people who do not know us, who never met us, but take their right to judge me and my daughter, to shout that she does not have a childhood or that this stupid mother is making money.
In fact, her protective attitude towards her daughter means she is more strict than many of the parents criticising her for the way she is bringing up her own child.
"Kristina does not go online and she will not do so at least until she turns 13. I don't want her to grow vain and too full of herself, nor to be hurt by either the troll comments or the criticisms which are strongly-felt but could be painful."
And she refuses all requests for Kristina to take part in TV shows or other media spectacles, seeing these as unhealthy.
"She never took part in any beauty contests for children and we will never do this."
"I am strongly against such thing. To be honest, I do not like the idea of beauty contests for adults either. I think only in sports it is right to choose the best one."
Unlike many contestants in pageants, Kristina does not wear make up or tight, revealing clothes.
"It is a rule for serious photo sessions – no make-up for children. We never use any make up, the only exception is made for lips, where it is allowed to use balsam, not to shine them but if they are dry, which often happens with kids."
Kristina's career looks likely to continue on it's upward trajectory and with it no doubt will be people who say that she should not be shown in a way which might attract sexual deviants. But her mother is determined to allow her daughter to have a successful career and catalogue her beautiful girl growing up without bowing to external pressure.
After all, the problem is for the people who see a nine year old girl and think she is sexy, not for a mother and child blessed with good looks who want to document their lives.


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C&D 2 in 1 Booster Dog Car Seat Review
Ok, this carrier is kinda super cool. It can be folded into a bucket car seat that keeps your dog contained, but can also be laid flat as a protective layer between your dog and your car. It comes with a pet safety belt that hooks to your dog's harness so he doesn't wander all over the car.
This seat cover/car seat is made from a high quality quilted oxford material with PVC lamination, making it resistant against water, pet hair, and mud. It's back is non-slip, so it doesn't slide all over your car if you take a sharp turn. This convertible dog seat is recommended for pups under 30 pounds.


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Better late than never, right? While I have a few minutes here is my Currently for May 2015! LISTENING: Sarah is down for her nap right now so I'm listening to the PEACE & QUIET! LOVING: I'm loving my new Thirty-One All-In Tote! I was able to pre-order this bag and can't wait to use it this weekend for an overnight trip. This bag will be the customer and hostess special during the month of June! Check out my website or VIP Customer Group for more info! THINKING: I'm thinking that I am SO excited for our beach trip! We are staying at The Beach Club in July and I don't think I can wait that long... I'm ready to go NOW! WANTING: I am wanting something sour... sour patch kids, sour straws, whatever! I've had this craving all week! NEEDING: I'm needing to work on … [Read more...]
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Summer Bucket List!
I am so excited that Summer is almost here! I'm joining in with the Summer Bucket List linky party hosted by A Cupcake for the Teacher, Miss Kindergarten, and A Modern Teacher. The most important item on my Summer Bucket List is to spend time getting to know our little girl. I am almost 9 months pregnant and have a c-section scheduled for June 3rd! We are so excited about welcoming our baby girl into our family... most of my time this summer will be spent navigating the waters of new motherhood! My husband and I have a lot to learn, and thankfully we have all summer to figure it out! As soon as I can, I want to begin running again. I continued running up until week 26 of my pregnancy and then my feet began to swell. For the past 3 months I've only been able to fit into one pair of … [Read more...]


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Friday Harbor Film Festival
A festival of documentary films from around the Pacific Rim that entertain, inspire and enlighten
October 26 through 28th, 2018
The Friday Harbor Film Festival happens annually on San Juan Island in Washington State and features documentary films that Entertain – Inspire – Enlighten us about the the people, cultures and environment that make up the area known as the Pacific Rim. Four venues throughout downtown Friday Harbor are within walking distance from the ferry. See the whole lineup at www.fhff.org
Tickets will be sold in the form of punch cards, enabling the holder to see a specified number of films on any of the three days of the Festival. Cards may be shared with family and friends. If you are looking for accommodations during the festival, check out our Friday Harbor Film Festival Specials.
Friday Harbor Film Festival is providing free weekend passes to all elementary, middle and high school students in Friday Harbor who want to attend. Any interested student may receive a free student wristband, which provides access to films shown during the festival. Elementary and Middle School students, accompanied by their parents/guardians, can pick up their wristbands at the Festival Office.
Kenmore Air will offer reduced rates to ALL islands beginning October 15. And, as the official airline for the Friday Harbor Film Festival, Kenmore passengers will receive a 10% discount on the cost of Friday Harbor Film Festival tickets as well as a reusable stainless steel water bottle.


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It's September 7th and apples are back in style, y'all! I love apples in the fall. Apple orchards, apple pies, apple cobblers, and now apple tortes, too! I was assigned this particular torte/cake recipe from Sparks from the Kitchen for a friendly swap and was so excited to dive right into the fruity goodness. This recipe is literally a cake that is mostly apples and then a bit of the other stuff to hold them together. Awesome. I got a little overly excited about fall coming and changed the original custard cream into a cinnamon one, and it worked out great. We'll take Lily to a local farm to pick apples later this month and I can't wait to see her climbing the trees. She is so fearless that she will probably be halfway up before we have the chance to stop her. Which is good. There are much worse things in this world than fearless girls!
Apple Torte with Cinnamon Custard Cream
For the Torte: 2 1/2 cups cake flour (or use 2 1/4 cups of regular flour and 1/4 cup corn starch) 1 tsp baking powder 4 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbps extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp whole milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 lb cooking apples-such as Rome, Pink Lady or McIntosh, peeled, cored and cut into small chunks (think pinky nail size)
For the custard cream: 2 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature 3 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray (or butter and flour it).
Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugars together until they are pale and creamy. Add the olive oil, milk, salt, and vanilla and stir well to combine. Incorporate the flour mixture gradually into the egg mixture, stirring to form a thick batter. Stir in the apple chunks and pour into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, remove the outside of the pan, and let the cake cool.
To make the custard cream, in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, heat the milk until small bubbles appear along the edges of the pan-about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a non-reactive bowl, combine the egg yolks, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until it is pale and creamy.
Whisking constantly slowly add several spoonfuls of the warm milk to the egg mixture. Then, pour the egg mixture into the milk in the saucepan on the stove and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon and leaves a clear trail when a finger is drawn through it. Do NOT let it boil. Remove the cream from the heat and stir for 2 more minutes. Strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. If you are chilling the cream, cover it with plastic wrap pressing it down onto the entire top of the custard to avoid devel0ping a skin. Refrigerate for 2 hours to 2 days.
Transfer the torte to a serving plate. Cut into slices and serve warm or cold, topping each with warm or cold custard cream.


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It was in Italy that Jose learned that food is about both quality and company. At the heart of all cooking is the spirit of conviviality, the pleasure that comes from sharing a meal with others. At Endsleigh the result is an intricate combination of the freshest Devon produce with that Italian philosophy.
The cooking takes its inspiration from the surrounding countryside, and includes rabbit, venison and beef.
Every lunchtime we offer a set lunch special at just £22 for two courses or £26 for three.
BreakfastLunchAfternoon TeaDinnerWine List
Lobster, Turbot, New Potatoes, Caviar, Sea vegetables and Beurre Blanc
Afternoon Tea
In keeping with tradition, afternoon tea is the highlight of every day. Each afternoon the library table is set with an array of cakes, scones and sandwiches.
Foraging at Endsleigh
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Private Events
Endsleigh provides flexible spaces for all kinds of events. In addition to the rooms within the main house, we also have a large Stable for parties of up to 80 guests.


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Lockerbie Barn / Planning
A planning application has now been lodged for the conversion and extension of a former cattle barn into a 3 bedroom family home in Kinnelside, near Lockerbie. The application was submitted following an initial pre-planning consultation with Dumfries and Galloway Council.
The proposal, which is defined by a central staircase, positions the bedrooms within the former barn and the living space in a new timber clad extension. A mezzanine living room has been situated above the kitchen allowing a double height space to stretch up from the kitchen to the ridge line of the ceiling.


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Posted by Tim Zwieg on 7th Mar 2016
I bought a couple of these because they were rated at 3100ma. We all need extended batteries right. Charge time, great, they didn't seem to take much if any time longer than the 2300 ma batteries that I have. I have not done a timed comparison of the 2300 vs 3100 batteries, but need to. I would expect a pretty good difference in the run time of them. Super excited for this size battery.


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The participating bloggers have to create their own recipes using any of the Simplot hashbrown products ranging from Simplot Popcorn Hashbrown, Simplot Triangle Hashbrown, Simplot Mini Hashbrown and Simplot Hashbrowns and blog about it. They are also encouraged to use Leggo's sauces to make the recipes more interesting. The blog posts will be evaluated by Simplot representatives consisting of Chef Poobalan, K.K. Saw, Commercial Marketing Assistant Manager of Simplot Southeast Asia and Ong E-Laine, Regional Commercial Marketing Manager of Simplot Southeast Asia. The top eight bloggers with the best recipes will be revealed from 14 May 2013 onwards via email and live feed on www.simplygood.com.my.
The eight shortlisted bloggers will then advance to the Simplot Award – Best Food Blogger Cook-Off Challenge on 21st May 2013 where they will put their culinary skills to test in order to vie for the coveted grand prize of RM5,000, Philips kitchen appliances worth RM2,000 and Simplot products. The first and second-runner ups will walk away with RM3,000 and RM2,000 in cash prizes, Simplot products as well as Philips kitchen appliances worth RM1000 and RM600 respectively. To further amplify the excitement, renowned chefs such as Chef Poobalan, Dr. Sidney Kan, and celebrity Chef Dato' Fazley Yaakob will be the panel of judges on event day.
To find out more about Simplot Award – Best Food Blogger cooking competition, please visit www.simplygood.com.my or email to email@example.com for further enquiries.
Here the terms and condition for the cooking competition :
Phase 1: Simplot Award – Best Food Blogger Online Cooking Competition
1. Open to all bloggers residing in Malaysia. Competition commences from 21st April 2013 until 13th May 2013, 10am
2. Participating bloggers must at least have blogged once for the past 3 months in order to qualify for the online cooking competition.
3. Bloggers must submit their particulars such as the full name as per IC, contact number, email address and blog link to email@example.com.
4. All recipes must contain any product from the Simplot's range of hashbrowns such as Simplot Popcorn Hashbrown, Simplot Triangle Hashbrown, Simplot Mini Hashbrown, and Simplot Hashbrowns. All ingredients must be HALAL.
5. Participating bloggers are encouraged to use Leggo's sauces. Recipes have to be written in English or Bahasa Malaysia only.
6. Participating bloggers must provide the following on their blog posts:
• Step-by-step pictures from preparation to final product
• Description of the ingredients, preparations and cooking methods
7. The posted recipes will be judged based on the criteria below:
• Ease of preparation
• Creativity
8. Participation will be disqualified should the pictures contain any unoriginal material e.g. using photographs of other sources.
9. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entertained thereafter.
10. Top eight bloggers with the best recipes will be notified from 14 May 2013 onwards where they will advance to the Simplot Award – Best Food Blogger Cook-off Challenge.
11. Simplot reserves the right to improve, enhance, recreate and distribute submitted recipes as part of commercial purposes. Due credit shall be given to the creators of all recipes used for this purpose.
Phase 2: Simplot Award – Best Food Blogger Cook-Off Competition
1. The competition will take place at Masak-Masak, Ben's Independent Grocer at Publika Solaris Dutamas on 21 May 2013 from 10.30am – 1pm.
2. Simplot will contact the selected bloggers via email for more details.
3. The top 8 selected bloggers are required to prepare one single dish comprising any product from Simplot's range of hashbrowns such as the Simplot Popcorn Hashbrown, Simplot Triangle Hashbrown, Simplot Mini Hashbrown, and Simplot Hashbrowns.
4. Participants will be allocated a budget of RM88 to shop for their ingredients which includes any of the Simplot hashbrown products at Ben's Independent Grocer, Publika Solaris Dutamas.
5. All ingredients must be HALAL.
6. Participants are given 30 minutes for grocery shopping. The cooking competition will kick off from 11am – 12noon.
7. The final product will be judged based on the criteria below:
• Taste
• Creativity
• Technique
• Cleanliness
• Presentation
• Ease of preparation
8. 80% of the score will be contributed by the panel of judges whereas the remaining 20% of the score will be derived from the media's votes on the day of the competition.
9. Prizes are as below:
• Grand prize: RM5,000 cash prize, Philips kitchen appliances worth RM2,000 and Simplot products
• Second prize: RM3,000 cash prize, Philips kitchen appliances worth RM1,000 and Simplot products
• Third prize: RM2,000 cash prize, Philips kitchen appliances worth RM600 and Simplot products
• Consolation prize x 5: Philips kitchen appliances worth RM350 and Simplot products
10. The judges' decision is final.
11. Simplot reserves the rights to change, amend, delete or add to these Terms and Conditions either written or verbal communications without prior notice at any time.